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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
8
A long built barn on an old homestead near Monmouth holds a discovered paper behind a beam. Superintendent Thomas Gentle of the Oregon State Normal School notes a clearly readable 1868 Grant nomination notice.
John H. Williams publishes The Guardians of the Columbia a lavish new volume on the river and its guardian peaks Mount Rainier Mount St Helens Adams praised as the finest western nature book with over 200 illustrations eight in color. The Oregonian calls it a delight and a service to the Columbia River country. Distributed in Oregon by J K Gin Co Portland.
A Munney's Magazine excerpt notes how seamen once learned hands on rope work while modern crews specialize. It contrasts an era when clipper ship skills and handwriting thrived with today’s machines and keyboards. The piece argues trades are evolving toward specialization, risking the all round craftsman fading away.
Willis Dunaway the state printer and his wife arrived by family car from Salem on Thursday afternoon for a visit or meeting.
Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon leads Senate Bill No 6850 a parcels post measure while the Postal Progress League and James L. Cowles once urging support now press to defeat the Bourne bill. Mall order interests prefer to keep the plan from passing.
A report places Archie Parker in Dallas on Dusineas Sunday. Local observers confirm the sighting and describe Parker’s location and movements during the day.
A vintage ad touts Bucklen’s Arlene Salve as a universal healer for piles and skin ailments. It also lists a hops ranch offering 50 acres near Independence Oregon with campgrounds, furnished tents, meals, and 50 cents per box for shipments.
A man of Indian descent was struck and killed by a fast express after lying on a railroad track near Rochelle. The incident underscores dangers of neglecting coughs and colds. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as a cure and preventive for lung trouble with a trial bottle offered free.
A health note promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets for children and women, praising gentle action, candy like taste, chocolate flavor, and easy administration. The Luzerne Pennsylvania Sisters of Christian Charity endorse the product, asserting good results and satisfaction. A 25 dose box costs 20 cents. money back if no benefit.
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